Homicide investigation underway

Posted on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 3:51 pm

Following a string of vehicles appearing, one in a pond on Three Way Road and the other set ablaze in Westmoreland, both separate incidents, Richmond County is now investigating the possible murder of Edwardo “Jay” Garner of Farnham.
According to a release from the sheriff’s department on Saturday, July 21, the sheriff’s department responded to a call at about 2:24 a.m. about a vehicle that was stopped in the area of Route 3 near Farnham Creek Road. At the scene, deputies found the vehicle and a body lying next to it. Garner was pronounced dead at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound. Garners deferred disposition had been scheduled in Northumberland Circuit Court on July 24.
“Investigators with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office processed the scene and are actively investigating this incident,” Sheriff Smith said. “Numerous search warrants and individuals have been brought in for questioning in response to this investigation, which is actively being treated as a homicide.”
Anyone with information relating to this incident can contact Sheriff Steve Smith at (804) 333-3611, or call the Richmond County Crimestoppers Hot Line at (804) 333-8477. Calls will not be recorded and you may choose to remain anonymous. You will be given a code number to protect your identity.
In addition, a possible reward of up to $1,000 will be given to those who provide useful information.